Research

Professional researchers in FMI's Research Services Group conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative studies within the construction industry. We gather and analyze information, placing it in the context of our industry, and transforming it into knowledge. We are committed to adding to the collective knowledge of the construction industry.

In addition, FMI's Research Services Group provides valuable services to the following construction sectors:

Contractors

FMI's research services are frequently provided for contractors of all types and sizes - GCs, EPC, trade and specialty contractors to support decision making by these firms. Typical projects involve market assessments for potential expansion, customer perception and related performance evaluations.

Building Products Manufacturers

As the building industry becomes more competitive, market intelligence becomes an increasingly important tool to enhance performance. FMI has worked with many leading industry suppliers on a variety of market and competitive studies, buying practices surveys and market performance evaluations to provide additional insight for strategic decisions.

Private Equity Firms

Interest in the broadly defined construction and building industry by the private equity market continues at an accelerated pace. FMI's research and investment services are often joined to provide due diligence and merger and acquisition services for private equity firms seeking investment opportunities in our industry.

Industry Trade and Labor Associations

Industry trade organizations have become more data focused as they develop plans and various initiatives to better serve their membership. Market perception studies, market expansion surveys, and market performance/share studies are typical projects performed in this sector.

Construction Material Producers

Construction materials producers are discovering an increasing need to approach their markets more strategically in order to be closer to their current and future customers and provide services that meet customer needs. Primary research services in this area include market demand studies, competitor profiling, buying practices surveys, and forecasting.

Architects & Engineers

Architectural, engineering and environmental firms continue to experience rapid change in their markets. New delivery systems, globalization, consolidation and owner demands have fueled the increased use of market and competitive research. Primary services provided by FMI include market assessments, demand forecasts, market perception studies and related services.

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